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About
Maia is a certified Birth Doula and Breastfeeding counselor at Birthways, serving the Chicago area. Maia has a love of infant care and passion for child rearing. She has witnessed first hand the profound physical, mental and emotional changes that take place for the mother and family during the postpartum period.
Her experience giving birth to her own daughter in late 2022 only intensified her passion, and she feels a profound connection to, respect for, and obligation to support all birthing people every step of their journey.
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My passion for labor support comes from a place of absolute wonderment and awe at what our bodies are capable of, and my belief that pregnancy and childbirth can and should be an incredibly empowering experience. Whether via c-section, induction, medicated, unmedicated, no two birthing experiences will be exactly the same, and at the end of the day, to help bring babies into the world and empower birthing people to do so confidently is both a privilege and an honor.
Education
BFA – Illinois Wesleyan University
Online Courses in Toddler Rearing – Big Little Feelings
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Certified Birth Doula -International Doula Institute
Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
Doulas Packages
Labor Support : Finalize Care
Labor support packages include 2 prenatal visits and 1 follow-up visit after the birth. When you book your package, your included visits will be ready to schedule. Okkanti's access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees you will pay for labor support packages range from $300- $2900, depending on access to insurance, employer plans, and subsidies. You'll be informed of your options during your initial consultation.
$300 ($300 due upfront)
Postpartum Care Overnight Newborn : Finalize Care
Okkanti’s access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees for postpartum support packages are set by the providers you choose, and typically fall in the range of $38 to $50/hour. You’ll be informed of fee structures during your initial consultation, and will sign a contract outlining terms and conditions before finalizing your booking. At the time of booking, a $100 per shift fee will be charged, and the remaining balance billed as agreed in your contract with the provider.
$3000 ($3000 due upfront)
Visits Information
| Free Consultation | 1 hour(s) | |
| Labor Support | 1 hour(s) | |
| Postpartum Care Overnight Newborn | 8 hour(s) | |